Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS LIMA FY19 01
The U.S. Embassy in Lima, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is offering grant funding under its Annual Program Statement to support projects that deepen cultural ties between the United States and Peru. The core purpose is to fund cultural and exchange programs that showcase shared values, encourage mutual understanding, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. A key requirement is that every proposed project must clearly include a U.S. cultural component or a meaningful connection to the United States, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. That U.S. connection should not be superficial; it is expected to help audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives as part of the program content and outcomes.
PAS Lima signals that it will prioritize proposals that directly advance the U.S. Mission to Peru Integrated Country Strategy (ICS). Applicants are expected to design projects that align with the Embassy's strategic objectives for Peru, and PAS explicitly points applicants to the ICS document posted on the U.S. Department of State website under the Western Hemisphere Region/Peru section. In practice, this means stronger applications will make the link between proposed activities and embassy priorities explicit, explaining how the project contributes to those country-level goals rather than only presenting a general cultural exchange concept.
The opportunity supports a wide range of eligible activities under the PAS Small Grants Program. Examples listed include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation efforts; professional or academic exchanges (including virtual exchanges connecting Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities); and professional development workshops and training. The Embassy frames these examples as illustrative rather than exhaustive, so projects can be creative as long as they clearly fit the broader intent of cultural and exchange programming and include the required U.S. element.
This is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Mission to Peru. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA number 19.040. The opportunity notes an award ceiling of $100,000 and anticipates making around 15 awards, although actual awards depend on the availability of funds. The original closing date listed for this particular posting is September 30, 2019, and the record shows a creation date of March 14, 2019, which is important for applicants to verify whether a current cycle or updated announcement has replaced this one.
Eligibility is focused on non-commercial entities. PAS Lima encourages applications from U.S. or Peruvian citizens and organizations, including registered public or private non-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with programming experience), non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. The source data also references eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and other eligible applicants as defined in the notice. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible to apply, reinforcing that projects should be public-benefit and mission-driven rather than revenue-generating.
For applicants who prefer Spanish-language guidance, the Embassy provides a Spanish version of the funding information on the U.S. Embassy Lima website. Overall, this grant opportunity is best suited for organizations that can design credible cultural or professional exchange programming, demonstrate tangible U.S.-Peru collaboration, and clearly show how the project advances the Embassy's strategic priorities while delivering measurable public diplomacy impact.Apply for PAS LIMA FY19 01
- The U.S. Mission to Peru in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy LIMA PAS Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-03-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-09-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Embassy in Lima through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) under its Annual Program Statement. It supports cultural and exchange programs intended to deepen cultural ties between the United States and Peru.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to fund programs that showcase shared values, encourage mutual understanding, and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the United States and Peru through cultural and exchange activities.
What is the most important program requirement mentioned?
Every proposed project must clearly include a U.S. cultural component or a meaningful connection to the United States. The U.S. connection is expected to be substantive, not superficial, and should help audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives as part of the program content and outcomes.
What counts as an acceptable "U.S. connection" in a proposal?
The opportunity describes meaningful U.S. connections such as collaboration with U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The key point is that the U.S. element should be integrated into the project design and outcomes, not added as a minor or symbolic feature.
Does the U.S. component have to be cultural, or can it be professional or academic?
Based on the examples provided, the U.S. element can be incorporated into cultural, academic, or professional programming, as long as it is clearly connected to the United States and supports the broader public diplomacy purpose of the program.
What types of activities are eligible under this opportunity?
The Embassy lists a wide range of eligible activities under the PAS Small Grants Program, including: lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation; professional or academic exchanges (including virtual exchanges connecting Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities); and professional development workshops and training.
Are the listed activities the only ones that can be funded?
No. The listed activities are described as illustrative rather than exhaustive. Projects can be creative as long as they fit the broader intent of cultural and exchange programming and include the required U.S. element.
What does PAS Lima say it will prioritize when reviewing proposals?
PAS Lima signals that it will prioritize proposals that directly advance the U.S. Mission to Peru Integrated Country Strategy (ICS). Stronger applications are expected to make a clear link between proposed activities and the Embassy's strategic objectives for Peru.
What is the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS), and why does it matter here?
The Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) is the document that outlines the U.S. Mission to Peru's strategic objectives. PAS explicitly points applicants to the ICS posted on the U.S. Department of State website under the Western Hemisphere Region/Peru section. The opportunity indicates that proposals should align with and clearly support those country-level goals.
How should an applicant demonstrate alignment with the ICS?
Applicants are expected to explain how their specific activities contribute to Embassy priorities and the U.S. Mission to Peru's country-level goals, rather than presenting the project as only a general cultural exchange concept.
Who is administering the grant competition?
The competition is administered by the U.S. Mission to Peru (U.S. Embassy Lima) through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and activity category listed?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.040, and the activity category is listed as "Other."
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The opportunity notes an award ceiling of $100,000.
How many awards does PAS Lima expect to make?
The posting anticipates making around 15 awards, although it notes that actual awards depend on the availability of funds.
Is funding guaranteed at the stated number of awards or funding level?
No. The opportunity indicates that awards depend on the availability of funds, which means the number of awards and amounts may vary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is focused on non-commercial entities. PAS Lima encourages applications from U.S. or Peruvian citizens and organizations, including registered public or private non-profit organizations (such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience), non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. The source data also references eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and other eligible applicants as defined in the notice.
Are for-profit or commercial organizations eligible?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible to apply.
Does the opportunity require that applicants be based in the United States?
No. The information provided indicates that PAS Lima encourages applications from both U.S. and Peruvian citizens and organizations, as long as they are eligible non-commercial entities.
What kind of organizational experience seems relevant for applicants?
The opportunity highlights organizations with programming experience, such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as educational institutions and government institutions. More broadly, the opportunity is best suited for organizations that can design credible cultural or professional exchange programming and demonstrate tangible U.S.-Peru collaboration.
Are virtual or online exchange activities allowed?
Yes. The examples explicitly include virtual exchanges connecting Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities.
Is cultural heritage work eligible?
Yes. Cultural heritage conservation and preservation efforts are specifically listed among the example activities.
What is meant by "public diplomacy impact" in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the Embassy is looking for programs that produce measurable impact related to mutual understanding, shared values, and stronger bilateral cooperation, with a substantive U.S. component that helps audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives.
Is there Spanish-language guidance available for this opportunity?
Yes. The Embassy provides a Spanish version of the funding information on the U.S. Embassy Lima website.
What is the original closing date shown in the posting?
The original closing date listed is September 30, 2019.
Why should applicants pay attention to the posting dates?
The record shows a creation date of March 14, 2019 and a closing date of September 30, 2019. Applicants are advised to verify whether a current cycle or updated announcement has replaced this one.
What kind of project is this grant best suited for?
This opportunity is best suited for organizations that can deliver credible cultural or professional exchange programming, demonstrate real U.S.-Peru collaboration, include a meaningful U.S. component, and clearly show how the project advances the Embassy's strategic priorities under the Integrated Country Strategy.
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